Just saw a table exactly like this on an episode of Home Town on HGTV. Ben Napier is a master woodworker and crafted an Expanding Table just like yours. This is AWESOME!
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
wonderful design! i'm almost regretting watching this. i do hand tool wood working, and i would love to make this table with old school techniques. you gave away some good secrets.
Not too many secrets, hopefully. Anyone who can recreate the table from this video alone could probably have built it from scratch. Check out my dedicated site at: mechanicallumber.com/ Thanks!
I have never seen anything like this and it is so beautiful and so clever. Wow, I wish I had one. I am in a wheelchair and that would be so easy to open and close.
I swear I could watch this thing over and over again, it's mesmerizing. I want one just because it is the closest thing to an actual transformer I've ever seen.
Seen dozens of such videos. The table is fine. As a woodworker I appreciate the whole challenge you solved. The critical issue is however how much seating it initially had and after it expands how many more seats it can accommodate.
Nice video. Although i have quite some mechanical experience, i was not aware of how the table in the original video works. This video explains it all, and once you see it everything looks so simple, no special CNC parts or stuff like that, just basic levers and rollers. Good job.
About 400 hours total, this is the third complete overhaul. If you could modify internal parts without removing the external ones first it would save a lot of time!
So Awesome! I bought the plans for my woodworking father n law for christmas. Such a great job. Thanks for putting this all together. looking forward to what you do next.
Thanks for the purchase! Plan revisions are distributed to the payment e-mail I have on file but I'd be happy to update the entry to a gift recipient after the holidays, if requested. Thanks, Scott.
yeah even if it came free of charge, pre-made and nicely packaged in an IKEA looking box, with all the parts neatly organized in bags that included a step by step instruction manual that was written/drawn for toddlers, i wouldn't fucking touch it.. hats off to this guy.
Very impressive that you were able to build that on your own. Wow ! You found great Solutions for Problems that appeared and there were some very critical measurements to make. Alltogether: Absolutely fantastic Workpiece !!!
2:51 It involves a hardened shaft that's sticking up, attached from the lower level, whereas the feather piece rides on that hardened shaft, keeping things properly aligned for going up and down as it needs to. That's some seriously sexy engineering.
Thanks, I avoided that type of hardware at first because I expected it to be extremely expensive. Most slider hardware is designed for industrial use and must handle abuse 24/7. Locating these ones, which are $8 or 9$ each made it reasonable. If there's enough interest I would also consider putting together a kit with the metal components so people can focus solely on the wood.
Thank you for sharing the exact mechanisms that goes into this table! Just had a thought on it that I hope would help improve on the design if at all applicable: would it be possible to recreate the mechanism with the rollers work with thirds instead of quarters for each segment of the table top? Or halves even? Would it make the table bulkier or slimmer? I love to tickle the thought of making mechanisms more economical with the limits of my knowledge, so do what you will with that information, cheers!
You could build it in many configurations but with fewer sections it becomes more difficult to add area as the panels have to slide out further and there is a limit to this. As long as it had 3 levels (main, raising and star, as it does now) the thickness should be the same.
es francamente fantastico tu trabajo felicitaciones si quisiera los planos detallados para realizar el proyecto en casa donde los consigo o cual seria su valor $ gracias
i discovered your table thanks to a friend who likes new technologie and it is indeed a very cool mechanism. i work for a shop and i wonder if it s possible to buy such a table??
I sell plans on my site: mechanicallumber.com/ A few people have discussed buying tables or just the mechanism, both of which I'm willing to consider. Feel free to e-mail me: scott@mechanicallumber.com Thanks!
There are only a few things where you can find a perfect mix between design and function... this is one of those. Congratulations, this kind of engineering its the one we should be doing now, and less bullshit that is only visual.
Scott Rumschlag Fantastic! I've been really interested in the mechanics of the Fletcher Capstan Table for many years now and wondered if I would ever feel confident enough to try to build one out of more accessible materials without all of the expensive custom machining. It looks like you've managed to force my hand :D Cheers!
Impressive table, I applaud your persistence & craftsmanship. It is a very challenging project. It works as kinetic art but I wonder how you could cleanly resolve the surface edges & top for a finished product. The cost must be prohibitive for most & thus you have an extremely expensive table that can seat 4-6 but is somewhat oxymoronic in essence. Otherwise very cool.
Amazing job on that table...you should patent that if you have not done it yet, before someone steal the idea from you. Oh i just show a similar expanding table with similar configuration in terms of how the top pieces are, but instead of manually rotating it for it to expand it is automated. If you sell this how much will you sell it for? How heavy is it approximately?
The Fletcher table (probably the automated one you mention) had a patent which expired in 2007. This table is similar enough in operation that a patent probably would not be granted even if I thought it was worthwhile to pursue. I sell table plans for $49, though no fully assembled tables yet. It weights about 200 lbs (91 kg). Any other questions can be directed to scott@mechanicallumber.com Thanks!
Awesome! If I may, I'd suggest mounting a GoPro in certain places to travel with the movement so we can see the inner workings in detail. Already a great video though. Well done.
RieseRock Thanks! I did that a little bit here: th-cam.com/video/XB3p6pCay4w/w-d-xo.html An animation with semi-translucent parts would probably be the best way to illustrate the mechanism. Hmm . . .
Hello Scott .. I am going to buy this lots love you did years ago ❤ I have a question Also does this plan gives detail steps with hardware and every part???
Hello, i am Leo from Mexico, i want to manufacture your table here, how i can get your permission to do ti or get assocaited with you to start selling them in Mexico? Regards Leo
I'm an engineer, so please forgive my curiosity; I don't mean to be critical, because I really love this idea and implementation! So, I see eight layers of wood on top of the support legs. Is there any way to compact this a bit more? Maybe some layers made thinner or done away with entirely?
All the layers are there for a reason, if you used different materials you could rearrange things. Aluminum, in fact, might be an interesting choice: th-cam.com/video/gCM4WszpG2s/w-d-xo.html
This is awesome, I know it’s probably impossible with the mechanics that are already inside, but it would be cool if when you opened it up a fancy center piece came up from inside the star thing in the middle
It's not impossible but you are rapidly running out of room in the middle. If it would were more tall than wide you could take advantage of the vertical space below the current support level, this would entail an entirely different star raising mechanism.
Jerry Zuraw You probably need a certain amount of built-in mechanical ability, but the rest was work, about 400 hours in fact. You can see one of the original "proof of concept" videos here: th-cam.com/video/9uDaomDuxeA/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
at the first eye it looks imposible for me to do it but when you start thinking about how he has done it it starts to make sence i think i may make this as an exam project but then a little bit different but i will credit you in it
Hi, love the table! if you changed the X pieces to Carbon Fibre material, it would make the table lighter and increase the load bearing capacity , right?
Awesome stuff- Is the table durable? Can Kids be around it? Can it seat 6 adults when expanded versus 4 when collapsed? Is there enough space for knees? Can it handle 6-8 adults playing board games on it?
Mixed feelings about this since this looks similar to the Fletcher capstan table. Yes, the mechanism/system might be different, but is it enough to say that your design is completely "original"? I would've appreciated it more if there was a mention of how the capstan table was an inspiration for this build. Just my two cents. Still great work, though.
About 400 hours, the last 200 hrs were focused on making it thinner and less complicated. I had a lot of "good ideas" that worked in the collapsed and expanded positions . . . but not in between with the different arms and rollers moving around. Thanks, Scott
If I make the same table in the next 6 months I will share with you my Ideas. I am limited on the time, so I worry I may spend more than 6 months. Anyway that's good table which you made. Are you going to make table like Fletcher Table within 12 pices? Thank you for good luck. And you are good man because you share your experience and your ideas!
I was impressive since the beginning. i've seen so many times your videos just to see the concept but i can find the retracable roller you are using (need it for other project like your elevation), where do you bought them ? did you made the mechanism of retractation ? thanks in advance.
MrDarkdrago74 Yes, I made it myself from a heavy duty spring loaded gate hinge. There is a closer-up view here: th-cam.com/video/XB3p6pCay4w/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
Oh it's amazing. I wish i can see this table reality, but its so far to go. Im from vietnam. Hope u have more happy, healthy to make amazing product. Sorry english is not my goodskill :)
Just saw a table exactly like this on an episode of Home Town on HGTV. Ben Napier is a master woodworker and crafted an Expanding Table just like yours. This is AWESOME!
Thank you, yes, they built it from my plans.
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
wonderful design! i'm almost regretting watching this. i do hand tool wood working, and i would love to make this table with old school techniques. you gave away some good secrets.
Not too many secrets, hopefully. Anyone who can recreate the table from this video alone could probably have built it from scratch. Check out my dedicated site at: mechanicallumber.com/ Thanks!
I have never seen anything like this and it is so beautiful and so clever. Wow, I wish I had one. I am in a wheelchair and that would be so easy to open and close.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
I swear I could watch this thing over and over again, it's mesmerizing. I want one just because it is the closest thing to an actual transformer I've ever seen.
Glad to see you're still going!
This is the best every round expanding table I have ever seen. Please could you make a video on how it is made from scratch.
Seen dozens of such videos.
The table is fine. As a woodworker I appreciate the whole challenge you solved.
The critical issue is however how much seating it initially had and after it expands how many more seats it can accommodate.
Nice video. Although i have quite some mechanical experience, i was not aware of how the table in the original video works. This video explains it all, and once you see it everything looks so simple, no special CNC parts or stuff like that, just basic levers and rollers. Good job.
Thanks. It made me appreciate the tremendous amount of effort that goes into machines that still look complicated even after being simplified.
That is crazy good, looks like something out of a SciFi movie. Very nice.
That is beyond amazing, great project!!! I can't imagine how long it took you engineer all the parts to work.
About 400 hours total, this is the third complete overhaul. If you could modify internal parts without removing the external ones first it would save a lot of time!
I love your expanding table. You are a great engineer!
Awesome job. I started to design one myself but then got held up on the mechanisms. Beautiful work Scott.
So Awesome! I bought the plans for my woodworking father n law for christmas. Such a great job. Thanks for putting this all together. looking forward to what you do next.
Thanks for the purchase! Plan revisions are distributed to the payment e-mail I have on file but I'd be happy to update the entry to a gift recipient after the holidays, if requested. Thanks, Scott.
funkčnost suprová, jen skoda dodržení směru let. je možnost sehnat někde speciální výsuvy pro takový stůl?
I would not even attempt to remake one of these, but you did a great Job !!
Thanks, it was a lot of work.
+Scott Rumschlag it must be!
yeah even if it came free of charge, pre-made and nicely packaged in an IKEA looking box, with all the parts neatly organized in bags that included a step by step instruction manual that was written/drawn for toddlers, i wouldn't fucking touch it.. hats off to this guy.
That's what I'm saying..
Very impressive that you were able to build that on your own. Wow ! You found great Solutions for Problems that appeared and there were some very critical measurements to make. Alltogether: Absolutely fantastic Workpiece !!!
I have absolutely no interesting in making furniture, but your table is AMAZING...
I know you don't need my comment to tell you how amazing this is, but wow! What a brilliant work of art!👍🏻
+Stuff Seth Makes Thank you. I think you'll also enjoy the latest version: th-cam.com/video/IQfklF8btTA/w-d-xo.html
2:51 It involves a hardened shaft that's sticking up, attached from the lower level, whereas the feather piece rides on that hardened shaft, keeping things properly aligned for going up and down as it needs to.
That's some seriously sexy engineering.
Thanks, I avoided that type of hardware at first because I expected it to be extremely expensive. Most slider hardware is designed for industrial use and must handle abuse 24/7. Locating these ones, which are $8 or 9$ each made it reasonable. If there's enough interest I would also consider putting together a kit with the metal components so people can focus solely on the wood.
Hello você disponibiliza ou vende esse projeto queria muito aprender essa seria uma boa experiência caso sim me fale como posso conseguir o projeto
Could you please let me know how many people does the table seat while in its original smaller state and while expanded? Thanks.
Ken N. What do your think???
That's the coolest thing I've seen in quite some time. Well done, sir!
Hai sir can i get the table manual.??
Nice take on the Fletcher Capstan Table
That is among the coolest things I've ever seen.
well that was quite the smart ass smug smile you had in the opening scene there and as well you deserve it well done mate
Do i require any patent to manufacture this product and sell?
How could anyone not like this
+Cleveland Bro it's not that they don't like it... he just gave NO credit to the Fletcher Capstan system, a true work of art.
you sir did a wonderful job , i know this takes talent and patience !!! great job
Jeremy Vest Thanks!
Thank you for sharing the exact mechanisms that goes into this table! Just had a thought on it that I hope would help improve on the design if at all applicable: would it be possible to recreate the mechanism with the rollers work with thirds instead of quarters for each segment of the table top? Or halves even? Would it make the table bulkier or slimmer? I love to tickle the thought of making mechanisms more economical with the limits of my knowledge, so do what you will with that information, cheers!
You could build it in many configurations but with fewer sections it becomes more difficult to add area as the panels have to slide out further and there is a limit to this. As long as it had 3 levels (main, raising and star, as it does now) the thickness should be the same.
es francamente fantastico tu trabajo felicitaciones si quisiera los planos detallados para realizar el proyecto en casa donde los consigo o cual seria su valor $
gracias
Las puedes encontrar en: mechanicallumber.com/?page_id=9 Gracias!
i discovered your table thanks to a friend who likes new technologie and it is indeed a very cool mechanism.
i work for a shop and i wonder if it s possible to buy such a table??
I sell plans on my site: mechanicallumber.com/ A few people have discussed buying tables or just the mechanism, both of which I'm willing to consider. Feel free to e-mail me: scott@mechanicallumber.com Thanks!
Wow! What an elegant design!
LOL. What woman would put up with that side view?
There are only a few things where you can find a perfect mix between design and function... this is one of those.
Congratulations, this kind of engineering its the one we should be doing now, and less bullshit that is only visual.
Scott Rumschlag Fantastic! I've been really interested in the mechanics of the Fletcher Capstan Table for many years now and wondered if I would ever feel confident enough to try to build one out of more accessible materials without all of the expensive custom machining. It looks like you've managed to force my hand :D Cheers!
wow,im blown away by this,that is quite frankly amazing.
You are a genius Scott!
Impressive table, I applaud your persistence & craftsmanship. It is a very challenging project. It works as kinetic art but I wonder how you could cleanly resolve the surface edges & top for a finished product. The cost must be prohibitive for most & thus you have an extremely expensive table that can seat 4-6 but is somewhat oxymoronic in essence. Otherwise very cool.
How many people would that table fit?
can you supply the MECHANISN?
Amazing job on that table...you should patent that if you have not done it yet, before someone steal the idea from you. Oh i just show a similar expanding table with similar configuration in terms of how the top pieces are, but instead of manually rotating it for it to expand it is automated. If you sell this how much will you sell it for? How heavy is it approximately?
The Fletcher table (probably the automated one you mention) had a patent which expired in 2007. This table is similar enough in operation that a patent probably would not be granted even if I thought it was worthwhile to pursue. I sell table plans for $49, though no fully assembled tables yet. It weights about 200 lbs (91 kg). Any other questions can be directed to scott@mechanicallumber.com Thanks!
where can I get one made?
Outstanding work, and a delightful project.
men you must be proud yourself ,good job
how do I get a copy of the plans for this project
Jonathon Duhme Check out this page: mechanicallumber.com/plans-for-sale/ Thanks!
How stable is it in both the small and large mode? How does the stiffness of the whole thing compare to normal table?
that tricky but can be done? good work.....
I know it is probably somewhere in the comments, I just didn't notice it. What is the diameter to the table when expanded and when collapsed?
yu trabajo es increible, tantos problemas resueltos con ingenio, muy bello y funcional el producto final! exitos!
Awesome! If I may, I'd suggest mounting a GoPro in certain places to travel with the movement so we can see the inner workings in detail. Already a great video though. Well done.
RieseRock Thanks! I did that a little bit here: th-cam.com/video/XB3p6pCay4w/w-d-xo.html
An animation with semi-translucent parts would probably be the best way to illustrate the mechanism. Hmm . . .
Hi Scott, Where can I buy this mechanism? Or what is the name of this mechanism?
I offer plans on my site: www.mechanicallumber.com. Thanks.
Hello Scott .. I am going to buy this lots love you did years ago ❤ I have a question Also does this plan gives detail steps with hardware and every part???
@@indiafurniture1234 Thanks for the interest. Please refer to my site for more info: mechanicallumber.com/
Hello, i am Leo from Mexico, i want to manufacture your table here, how i can get your permission to do ti or get assocaited with you to start selling them in Mexico? Regards Leo
Excelente. Un sistema verdaderamente inteligente y efectivo. Podrían mejorar la patas? Que vayan con la calidad y bello del sistema. Gracias
What a fantastic thing , very clever indeed .
thanks for showing .
Odin Alaskan Malamute Thanks, it's always fun to share projects, particularly when they took so much effort.
How to make a round extending table.
I'm an engineer, so please forgive my curiosity; I don't mean to be critical, because I really love this idea and implementation! So, I see eight layers of wood on top of the support legs. Is there any way to compact this a bit more? Maybe some layers made thinner or done away with entirely?
All the layers are there for a reason, if you used different materials you could rearrange things. Aluminum, in fact, might be an interesting choice: th-cam.com/video/gCM4WszpG2s/w-d-xo.html
How much
This is awesome, I know it’s probably impossible with the mechanics that are already inside, but it would be cool if when you opened it up a fancy center piece came up from inside the star thing in the middle
It's not impossible but you are rapidly running out of room in the middle. If it would were more tall than wide you could take advantage of the vertical space below the current support level, this would entail an entirely different star raising mechanism.
That's the coolest table I have ever seen, Great job.
Fist up, Fight for Truth.
Thanks!
Love this table what an awesome idea. Beautifully done.
Loving this!! Please how can I download this??
More info is available on my site, link in the description.
Still can't download. Please kindly send me the video(s) via email at udokaamuchionu@gmail.com.
Diction apologize for my writing, I do not even speak English, I write the following message by google translator.
Scott: Very good your project
Hola, tengo interes en comprar una mesa expandible como esta, quisiera saber como y donde puedo comprarla. gracias por la respuesta.
Thanks for the interest, please see the link to my site in the video description.
eduardo fonseca. This is not for spanish people
I want this blueprint
Is ther anyway you can send me a link to the website or store you buy the hardware for the table. Please
Links are in the description.
What are the diameters of the table before and after expansion?
+Isaac Broeckelman More info here: mechanicallumber.com/faq/
Ola, como faco para obter o projeto de fabricacao desta mesa, moro no Brasil cidade de Ubatuba, grato
Eles estão disponíveis aqui: mechanicallumber.com/?page_id=9 Obrigado!
I want this for my house pls tell me where to buy
what is the size of the top when open and closed?
52 to about 65 inches, diagram here: mechanicallumber.com/faq/
Are you born with this kind of talent or can engineering ability like this be taught? Cause if so I wanna learn sooo bad
Jerry Zuraw You probably need a certain amount of built-in mechanical ability, but the rest was work, about 400 hours in fact. You can see one of the original "proof of concept" videos here: th-cam.com/video/9uDaomDuxeA/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
Extremely impressive, thanks for this!
at the first eye it looks imposible for me to do it but when you start thinking about how he has done it it starts to make sence i think i may make this as an exam project but then a little bit different but i will credit you in it
I'd be curious to know what its weight is
About 200 lbs
do u sell the tables? how much?
This is just nuts. I love it.
how much does this table can be sell for?
+samuel cossette I have plans here: mechanicallumber.com/plans-for-sale/ Thanks!
Fantastic, Scott.
Hi, love the table! if you changed the X pieces to Carbon Fibre material, it would make the table lighter and increase the load bearing capacity , right?
I'm not clear what you mean by "X pieces" . . . ?
Sorry that comment was for the counter weight table that goes up and down
Scott Rumschlag
So this is great I subbed. Can't wait to see how you cover the sides.
+TS TheBeav We're actually working on it right now, a video discussing it will be up this afternoon. Thanks!
Awesome stuff- Is the table durable? Can Kids be around it? Can it seat 6 adults when expanded versus 4 when collapsed? Is there enough space for knees? Can it handle 6-8 adults playing board games on it?
Warren Rawlings There's quite a bit of info on my site: mechanicallumber.com/ Thanks!
Mixed feelings about this since this looks similar to the Fletcher capstan table. Yes, the mechanism/system might be different, but is it enough to say that your design is completely "original"? I would've appreciated it more if there was a mention of how the capstan table was an inspiration for this build. Just my two cents. Still great work, though.
I love this table. Do you sell it?
Thanks, plans are available, please see the link in the description.
Good Job Scott! How much time did you spent for this table design? I am going to make the same table but with little bit other mechanism.
About 400 hours, the last 200 hrs were focused on making it thinner and less complicated. I had a lot of "good ideas" that worked in the collapsed and expanded positions . . . but not in between with the different arms and rollers moving around. Thanks, Scott
Also, good luck!
If I make the same table in the next 6 months I will share with you my Ideas. I am limited on the time, so I worry I may spend more than 6 months. Anyway that's good table which you made. Are you going to make table like Fletcher Table within 12 pices? Thank you for good luck. And you are good man because you share your experience and your ideas!
12 pieces might be better with a larger table, this one is about 4 feet and quite full with with 8 pieces. Good luck with your table, thanks!
Dude amazing !!
you say we can buy plans but don't mention where or how?
There's a link in the description and a pop-up (annotation) with the link too. Thanks.
Pure genius indeed! Excellent!!
Can i have plan of it ? I wanna make it
See video description.
Beautiful! Will you publish (or make available for sale) plans?
Oh, sure enough. I'll learn someday to watch all the way through.
No problem, I may extend the initial button time a bit, I didn't want them to be distracting. Thanks for the interest!
can u create a rectangle version? j/k
Do you have the plans for this table??
I sure do, check them out here: mechanicallumber.com/?page_id=9 Thanks!
I was impressive since the beginning. i've seen so many times your videos just to see the concept but i can find the retracable roller you are using (need it for other project like your elevation), where do you bought them ? did you made the mechanism of retractation ? thanks in advance.
MrDarkdrago74 Yes, I made it myself from a heavy duty spring loaded gate hinge. There is a closer-up view here: th-cam.com/video/XB3p6pCay4w/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
Oh it's amazing. I wish i can see this table reality, but its so far to go. Im from vietnam. Hope u have more happy, healthy to make amazing product. Sorry english is not my goodskill :)
Thanks!
hy. got those plans some time ago but is there an upgrade plan for the ring etc?
grts
Well done Scott! Thanks for the video.
Scott , I would love to build this AWESOME TABLE. How about the PRINTS .
Thanks, the link in the description has plenty of info about the plans.
Thanks Scott. I'm happy you got back to me quick. I want to build this table so bad I can hardly wait. Your a good person.
Looks absolutely amazing!
A true Artist/Engineer, Genius!!!
Best regards,
StephenKMackSD
Would be great to figure out a way to soften the movements. Almost like a dampener.
Where can I get plans for this?
See my site, link in the description. Thanks.